About the role

Maher Solicitors is a boutique law firm located in Darwin CBD. We are looking for for a reliable and capable Accounts/Administration Officer to assist with day-to-day accounts and office administration. The main focus of the role is to support our current Accounts/Office Manager during a system-wide changeover to integrated accounting and office systems, while continuing to assist with ongoing accounts and general clerical work.

Immediate flexible and hybrid working arrangements available, with Remote/Work-From-Home arrangements available post-system changeover.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the Accounts/Office Manager with accounts, bookkeeping and general financial administration.

• Helping with invoicing, receipting, debtor follow-up, reconciliations, data entry and related accounts tasks.

• Assisting with the transition to digital, integrated accounting and office systems.

• Maintaining accurate electronic records and assisting with filing, scanning and document management.

• Preparing, formatting and editing documents using Microsoft Word.

• Managing emails and general correspondence using Outlook.

• Providing general clerical and administration support across the office.

• For full time applicants, undertaking additional general clerk/admin work to fill the broader role.

Skills and experience





• Accounts, bookkeeping, office administration or similar experience preferred.

• Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook and Office suite skills are essential.

• Good attention to detail and confidence working with numbers, documents and records.

• Ability to learn new digital systems and follow office processes accurately.

• Organised, practical and reliable, with good communication skills.

• Comfortable assisting across both accounts and general clerical/admin work.

• Legal or law firm experience is welcome but not required.

Who this role may suit

This role may suit a part time applicant seeking flexible, stable office work, including a parent returning to work, an experienced accounts/admin worker wanting to reduce hours, a mature worker looking for a practical role, or a student with suitable availability and office skills. Full-time applicants are also welcome, particularly where they are happy to assist with additional general clerical and administrative tasks.

How to apply

Please apply via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant accounts, bookkeeping or administration experience, your availability, and whether you are seeking full-time or part-time work.

📌 Accounts/Administration Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Maher Solicitors
📍 Darwin